For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Derby City Council is running an ongoing Dynamic Purchasing System to place children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at independent and non-maintained schools or specialist organisations. This is Round 29 of applications; successful applicants join the DPS and can then win individual placement contracts.
- Closed13 July 2026, 10:00
- Published11 May 2026
- Value£60m
- BuyerDERBY CITY COUNCIL
- WhereDerby
- CategoryEducation & training
- RegionEast Midlands
You'll want to look if you provide education or support services to young people with special needs and want access to a steady stream of placement referrals from a local authority
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
Possible incumbent
Multiple suppliers already on this DPS including Include Education Ltd, Vision for Education Limited, Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd, and BEECHKEYS LIMITED (The Aurora Group) as of early 2026. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.